Ather 340

What's Good

Ather S340 is an electric scooter being offered by the domestic electric vehicle company. The company takes the hints from the motorcycles to make the design of the e-scooter. The Ather S340 scooter gets a dynamic shape that features lines and curves flowing smoothly around the body at the front side of the scooter.

The S340 looks sporty in terms of appearance as it gets similar to a kicked style section from the rear side and a distinct- leaning position from the front side.

From the front side, the electric scooter features a smart LED headlamp that automatically operates the ambient light conditions of the scooter as well as control the lighting conditions during the night time.

Power and Mileage

Mechanically, the Ather S340 has been equipped with a BDLC electric motor coupled with a 1.92 kWh Lithium-ion Battery which takes 2 hours and 40 minutes to fully charge the scooter. The company claims that the electric scooter runs up to 60 km on a single charge. The Ather S340 is an electric scooter which comes with smart features such as remote diagnostics, satellite navigation, 7-inch touchscreen display, in-built GSM connection and more. The lithium-ion battery is equipped with a 1.92kWh that claims to give a mileage of 86km/charge ARAI. The BLDC electric motor churns out a power of 5.8 bhp and 14 Nm of Torque. Some of the key attractions of S340 include:

• BLDC Motor
• 1.92 kWh Lithium-ion Battery
• 7-inch touchscreen display
• In-built GSM connection

Riding and Handling

The Ather 340 has been developed with an aluminum material that means the vehicle gets strong chassis and it won't be damaged in minor accidents. Its design is well suitable for the Indian roads and the rider can ride easily on the urban roads.

The electric scooter has a weight of 118 kg which is slighter higher than the conventional scooter. The company says the Ather 340 is capable to deliver 60km in Eco mode and 60km in Eco mode in the real world conditions. As per the company, the Ather 340 can run faster up to 0- 40kmph only in 5.1 seconds at a top speed of 80kmph and can easily climb 15-degree steep gradients.

Suspension duties are being carried out by telescopic front forks and a centrally mounted monoshock. Braking duties are being performed by 200mm front disc and a 190mm rear disc coupled as well as the combined braking system as standard fitment. Stylishly designed alloy wheels provide an impressive/ sportier look to the electric scooter

Safety

Keeping in mind the safety of riders, the company has offered tubeless tyres, LED lights and alloy wheels on the Ather 340

Verdict

The Ather 340 is one of the most technologically advanced electric scooters so far that is available for purchase in India at Rs 1.10 lakh (Ex-showroom Delhi). The Ather 340 is facing competition with Okinawa Praise and 22 Motors Flow in electric vehicles segment.